#3: INVESTOR: The Smart Fundraising: Equity, Timing, and Hidden Risks || Helga Valfells

Founders keep getting it wrong about fundraising, pitch decks, and cap tables.Helga Valfells, founding partner at Crowberry Capital, shares the biggest mistakes startup founders make when trying to raise seed funding in today’s competitive landscape.With hard-won lessons from backing over 50 early-stage startups across the Nordics, she revealed why cap table strategy, startup equity planning, and founder resilience matter more than ever and talks candidly about how “AI-washing” is clouding real innovation, and why chasing hype can derail promising companies. Whether you're raising your first funding round or simply want to understand how VCs think, Helga’s insight is both practical and refreshingly honest as it is perfect for founders navigating startup fundraising, refining their pitch deck, or trying to scale a tech startup in the digital economy. Follow for real-talk insights on fundraising, pitching, and building investor-ready startups.Explore Crowberry Capital: https://www.crowberrycapital.com/___________________________________________________________________________Produced by Amplitude Ventures Consulting: Partners in Early-Stage Venture Building - https://amplitude.ventures